Update software on cellular data

Apple requires a Wi-Fi connection to update software. Some of us do not have Wi-Fi but instead only have our cell phones. We must be able to choose either Wi-Fi or cell data.

Posted on Aug 20, 2022 9:53 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 8:46 PM

Traveling Fisher Said:

"Update software on cellular data: Apple requires a Wi-Fi connection to update software. Some of us do not have Wi-Fi but instead only have our cell phones. We must be able to choose either Wi-Fi or cell data."

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Updating an iPhone Over Cellular:

To update your iPhone model model using Cellular, you need a capable service and service. If you don't have this, then perform this update so through WiFi or Ethernet on a computer.

See my User Tips:


Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update.

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Aug 20, 2022 8:46 PM in response to Traveling Fisher

Traveling Fisher Said:

"Update software on cellular data: Apple requires a Wi-Fi connection to update software. Some of us do not have Wi-Fi but instead only have our cell phones. We must be able to choose either Wi-Fi or cell data."

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Updating an iPhone Over Cellular:

To update your iPhone model model using Cellular, you need a capable service and service. If you don't have this, then perform this update so through WiFi or Ethernet on a computer.

See my User Tips:


Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update.

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